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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.39, 528.14 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.39, 528.14 and 198.42 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.39 : 528.14 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.39/528.14 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.39x = 528.14 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.39x = 104,794.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,794.03/352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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